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Korea's new COVID-19 cases over 70,000 for 2nd day

People wait in line to get tested for COVID-19 at a testing center in Seoul, Nov. 23. YonhapKorea's new COVID-19 cases stayed above 70,000 for the second straight day Wednesday, fanning concerns over a new virus wave this winter. The country reported 70,324 new COVID-19 infections, including 69 cases from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 26,725,053, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. Wednesday's tally is a 2,549 drop from a day earlier, but more than 3,700 higher than the same day last week. The KDCA has said daily caseloads will likely continue on an upward trend, but the daily increase has somewhat stalled.On Wednesday, the KDCA reported 53 deaths from COVID-19, raising the death toll to 30,164. The fatality rate stood at 0.11 percent. The number of critically ill patients came to 477, up 16 from the previous day. This is the fifth straight day the figure has surpassed 400. Health authorities consider the country may have entered a new virus wave this winter and plans to make all-out efforts to increase vaccination rates in vulnerable groups. (Yonh

Nov 23, 2022
Korea's new COVID-19 cases over 70,000 for 2nd day

Korea confirms 4th case of monkeypox: KDCA

A sign showing symptoms of monkeypox is displayed at Incheon International Airport, Nov. 15. Yonhap Korea on Tuesday confirmed its fourth case of monkeypox, health authorities said.The patient is a medical worker of a hospital, where the country's third monkeypox patient was hospitalized for a test, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).The person has been on a high-risk list after being accidentally pricked by an injection needle while taking a skin lesion sample from the patient on Nov. 14.Following the accident, the person got a vaccine shot, but tested positive on Tuesday.The country reported its first three cases of monkeypox in June, September and earlier this month. (Yonhap)

Nov 22, 2022
Korea confirms 4th case of monkeypox: KDCA

Korea to build polar research base in inland Antarctica by 2030

the Antarctic Jang Bogo Station in Terra Nova Bay, South Pole / Korea Times fileKorea plans to build an Antarctic inland research station by 2030 in a move to better respond to climate change and lead global research into the little-known region, the oceans ministry said Tuesday.Under the comprehensive plan meant to promote the country's polar activities, the government also decided to build a next-generation icebreaker to lead global research projects on the Arctic Ocean, according to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.It is the first time Korea has drawn a set of measures on the exploration of the polar zones, and it was approved by the Cabinet in the day.Korea currently has two Antarctic research stations ― the King Sejong Station built in 1988 on King George Island and the Jang Bogo Station established in 2014 in Terra Nova Bay ― and plans to build a third one by 2030 after selecting a candidate site by 2027.If built, it would be the country's first and the world's sixth inland station in the South Pole. There are five inland Antarctic research bases, run by the United States,

Nov 22, 2022
Korea to build polar research base in inland Antarctica by 2030

Korea's new COVID-19 cases in 72,000 range amid new wave concerns

A medical worker guides visitors at a COVID-19 testing station in a community health center in Seoul's northern district of Nowon, Nov. 21. YonhapKorea's new COVID-19 cases stood at around 72,000 on Tuesday, a similar level from a week earlier, amid concerns over the spread of a new virus wave in winter. The country reported 72,873 new COVID-19 infections, including 81 cases from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 26,654,729, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. Tuesday's count is almost identical to the 72,866 cases logged seven days ago. The daily infection numbers have stayed in the five digits since early September amid fears over a new virus wave hitting the country this winter, coupled with the spread of seasonal influenza. Health authorities predict that the daily cases could surge to as many as 200,000 as early as December, calling on people to get booster shots, especially high-risk groups like the elderly and those with weak immune systems.On Tuesday, the KDCA reported 45 deaths from COVID-19, raising the death toll to 30,111. The fatality rate

Nov 22, 2022
Korea's new COVID-19 cases in 72,000 range amid new wave concerns

Korea's new COVID-19 cases at around 23,000 amid virus resurgence worries

A man takes a COVID-19 diagnostic test at a temporary testing booth in the plaza of Seoul Station, Nov. 18. YonhapKorea's new COVID-19 cases hit around 23,000 on Monday, on par with the level a week earlier, amid growing worries over yet another virus wave in the winter. The country reported 23,091 new COVID-19 infections, including 61 cases from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 26,581,856, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. Monday's tally nearly halved from some 46,000 cases reported the previous day, but Monday figures tend to be much lower due to fewer tests over the weekend. The latest daily count was about the same level from last Monday's 23,751. Compared with the first two Mondays of this month, the infection number has increased from around 18,000 cases a day. Health authorities said a new virus wave appeared to have started, predicting that the daily infection numbers could surge to as many as 200,000 as early as December. Experts have warned of a possible sharp rise in the death toll over the winter, given the falling vaccination rate in bo

Nov 21, 2022
Korea's new COVID-19 cases at around 23,000 amid virus resurgence worries

Gov't offers incentives to bivalent vaccine recipients

Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency Commissioner Peck Kyong-ran receives an updated vaccine developed by Pfizer at a hospital in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, Nov. 14. YonhapBy Lee Hyo-jin Starting Monday, people who receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine will be offered free tickets to traditional palaces as an incentive offered by the government to individuals getting a booster shot ahead of a possible surge in infections this winter.More than one month has passed since the government rolled out the bivalent vaccines targeting Omicron subvariants, but a mere 5.4 percent of eligible recipients have been inoculated as of Friday. The country is bracing for a surge in infections this winter, with the number of daily cases hovering at around 50,000 in recent days. The government predicts the figure to reach as high as 200,000 in the coming weeks.Against this backdrop, health authorities have decided to implement a “carrot and stick” approach to encourage people to roll up their sleeves for a bivalent vaccine dose that offers protection against BA.4 and BA.5 vari

Nov 20, 2022By Lee Hyo-jin
Gov't offers incentives to bivalent vaccine recipients

Korea reaches grim milestone of 30,000 COVID-19 deaths

A medical worker sits at a makeshift COVID-19 testing station in Seoul on Nov. 18. YonhapKorea surpassed the milestone of 30,000 COVID-19 deaths Sunday as the country is bracing for another virus wave in winter.The country reported 41 COVID-19 deaths earlier in the day, raising the death toll to 30,031, almost three years after South Korea reported its first confirmed COVID-19 case in January 2020, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. The grim milestone came around seven months after the country's accumulated COVID-19 deaths rose above 20,000. In March this year, the figure surpassed 10,000.The country reported 46,011 new COVID-19 infections Sunday, including 57 cases from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 26,558,765, the KDCA said.Sunday's count was slightly down from the previous day's 50,589 and was down by around 2,000 from a week ago.But the number of critically ill patients grew to the highest level in about two months of 451, up 32 from the previous day.Earlier this month, the KDCA said a new wave of infections appeared to have begun in earnest,

Nov 20, 2022
Korea reaches grim milestone of 30,000 COVID-19 deaths

Korea's new COVID-19 cases bounce back to over 50,000 amid resurgence woes

A man gets tested for COVID-19 at a virus testing center in central Seoul on Nov. 18. YonhapThe country reported 50,589 new COVID-19 infections, including 50 cases from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 26,512,754, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said. The Saturday tally increased from 49,418 on Friday but was down 3,739 cases from a week ago. From Monday to Thursday, South Korea's new COVID-19 cases hit two-month highs each day, causing authorities to closely watch for the possibility of another virus wave in the wintertime. The previous wave of the omicron subvariant peaked at over 180,000 cases on Aug. 17.Korea added 65 COVID-19 deaths Friday, raising the death toll to 29,990, the KDCA data showed. The number of critically ill patients stood at 419, up from 365 the previous day. (Yonhap)

Nov 19, 2022
Korea's new COVID-19 cases bounce back to over 50,000 amid resurgence woes

Korea confirms 3rd case of monkeypox infection: KDCA

A board displays information about monkeypox at the Incheon International Airport, Tuesday. YonhapKorea on Tuesday confirmed its third case of monkeypox, health authorities said.According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), the patient, who arrived from the United Arab Emirates on Nov. 4, tested positive for the virus after experiencing fever, chills and other symptoms linked to monkeypox. The person is in isolation treatment at a hospital. The country reported its first two cases of monkeypox in June and September. The patients of the cases were discharged from hospitals after recovering. The virus, traditionally confined to regions in Central and Western Africa, can cause symptoms that include fever, chills, rash and lesions. (Yonhap)

Nov 15, 2022
Korea confirms 3rd case of monkeypox infection: KDCA

Korea's new COVID-19 cases rebound to 70,000s in two months

People undergo COVID-19 tests at a makeshift testing station in Seoul, Nov. 15. YonhapKorea's new COVID-19 cases bounced back to above 70,000 in two months on Tuesday in a sign that the virus may surge again in the winter.The country reported 72,883 new COVID-19 infections, including 50 cases from overseas, bringing the total caseload to 26,290,877, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said. It marked a sharp rise from 23,765 on Monday, and it is the highest tally since Sept. 15 when there were 71,444 new infections.Korea's COVID-19 outbreaks have recently shown an on-week increase, with authorities warning against a possible wintertime resurgence.The previous wave of the Omicron subvariant peaked at over 180,000 cases on Aug. 17.Korea added 39 COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, raising the death toll to 29,748. The number of critically ill patients stood at 412, down one from the previous day. (Yonhap)

Nov 15, 2022
Korea's new COVID-19 cases rebound to 70,000s in two months
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